Ethylhexyl Stearate 1 kg

A Silky Ester Emollient That Elevates Skin Feel in Modern Formulas

Ethylhexyl Stearate is a synthetic ester formed from a fatty acid and a branched alcohol, valued across the personal care industry for its light, fast-absorbing feel that leaves virtually no oily film. It belongs to the broad family of emollients for cosmetics, ingredients designed to soften skin, improve the spreadability of active compounds and give finished products a pleasant sensory profile. This is exactly why formulators worldwide, from home-based studios to large manufacturing facilities, keep reaching for this ester.

The leading application area for Ethylhexyl Stearate is skincare and color cosmetics: day and night creams, body lotions, lip balms, sunscreens, foundations and liquid blushes. In sun care formulas it helps dissolve UV filters and reduces the sticky after-feel typical of many sunscreens, while in decorative products it improves pigment slip and application smoothness. Beyond cosmetics, the ingredient is also used in leather and plastic polish manufacturing and in textile finishing as a softening agent, thanks to its chemical stability and low reactivity.

In formulation work, Ethylhexyl Stearate blends well with other light esters. It pairs naturally with Emollient Cetiol RFL, adding extra velvety richness to an emulsion, and with Lanol 99, which reinforces the silky glide during application. For lighter, fast-sinking systems it is frequently combined with Caprylic Capric Triglycerides, resulting in a balanced tactile profile free of any greasy residue.

A typical usage rate ranges from 3 to 15 percent of total formula weight, depending on the desired texture and product type. The ester is normally added to the oil phase during heating, at around 70-75 degrees Celsius, alongside other lipid ingredients, before the oil phase is combined with the water phase under homogenization. The material is heat stable and requires no special handling precautions, which simplifies scaling up production.

The 1 kg pack size is aimed at small-batch and studio-level manufacturing: it suits laboratories, independent brands and workshops that have already finalized a formula and are moving from test samples to steady production of modest batches. Store the raw material in a tightly closed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight, at room temperature and away from heat sources.

Lightweight Body Cream Fluid

Ethylhexyl Stearate 60 g

Shea butter 40 g

Caprylic Capric Triglycerides 30 g

Vegetable emulsifier 45 g

Glycerin 30 g

Distilled water 780 g

Aloe extract 10 g

Cosmetic fragrance 5 g

Heat the oil phase containing the ester, shea butter, triglycerides and emulsifier to 75 degrees Celsius in a water bath until fully melted. Separately heat the water with glycerin to the same temperature, then slowly pour it into the oil phase while stirring continuously. Once the mixture cools to 40 degrees, add the aloe extract and fragrance, continuing to mix until a smooth, lightweight fluid forms; pour into clean containers and allow it to stabilize for 24 hours before use.